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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Heartland Crisis: Pesticides and Cancer in America’s Fields

from Foodnourish Deep Dives · host Pavlos Giorkas

In today's episode we're uncovering a silent crisis across America’s heartland where pesticide use and cancer risk are rising together.We share the stories of Iowa residents facing life-altering diagnoses that doctors link to environmental exposure rather than genetics.The episode explores the mounting legal battles against chemical giants like Bayer and the controversial "liability shield" laws being pushed in state legislatures.We also look at the shifting stance of federal oversight and why government agencies are now downplaying risks they once promised to investigate. It’s a deep dive into the human cost of modern agriculture.References:https://investigatemidwest.org/2026/02/18/pesticide-use-and-cancer-risk-rise-together-across-americas-heartland/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cancer-control-and-society/articles/10.3389/fcacs.2024.1368149/fullSupport our workSupport our work. Make a small donation.This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health.Click the Link to support us: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep DivesThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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